The road to international youth weightlifting championships has been a long and challenging journey for Kutztown Area High School senior Kate Wehr, but the hard work and commitment has been well worth the time and effort.

The 17-year-old took home 3rd place in the Youth Pan-American Weightlifting Championships in Colombia this past November, and set a new youth American record by snatching 79 kilograms in the 16-17-year-old 58-kilogram weight class.